Stir-Fried Basil Chicken Recipe

Name: Stir-Fried Basil Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon water; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1-3/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips; 3 green onions, sliced; 6 teaspoons canola oil, divided; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 6 cups sliced bok choy; 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1-3/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
3 green onions, sliced
6 teaspoons canola oil, divided
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
6 cups sliced bok choy
1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

1
In a large resealable bag, combine the water, soy sauce and sugar; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2
In a wok or skillet, stir-fry the onions in 1 teaspoon oil until crisp-tender. Stir in garlic and pepper flakes; cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove and keep warm.
3
Drain and discard any marinade from chicken. In the same wok, stir-fry chicken in 3 teaspoons oil for 4-5 minutes or until juices run clear.
4
Meanwhile, in another skillet, saute the bok choy in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Add onion mixture to chicken. Stir in basil; heat through. Serve with bok choy.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon water, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 teaspoons sugar, 1-3/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips, and more.

Yes, Stir-Fried Basil Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Stir-Fried Basil Chicken

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